# Stuffed Courgettes

Recipe by [Inès Lambert](https://fridge.menu/en/u/ineslambert)

A homely dish of courgettes hollowed out and filled with a cheesy ricotta stuffing, then baked until golden.

Servings: 4 · Cook 60 min · Side dishes

Vegetarian · Contains: milk, nuts, eggs

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![AI photo: Stuffed Courgettes](https://image.fridge.menu/adaptations/homjh5bm/6a94299f011c1c5ed180d1e75afb12bd5d6bada4463af5bef7eec2b89802017a.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 8 pcs [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini)
- 2 pcs [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 50 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan)
- 50 g Pecorino Romano
- 200 g [Ricotta](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ricotta)
- [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — to taste
- [Parsley](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parsley) — to taste
- [Nutmeg](https://fridge.menu/en/i/nutmeg) — to taste
- [Garlic powder](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic-powder) — to taste
- [Mint](https://fridge.menu/en/i/mint) — to taste
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [White pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/white-pepper) — to taste

## Steps

1. Wash the courgettes, cut off the top and set aside. Carefully scoop out the flesh.
2. Place the courgettes in a steamer, add half a cup of water and a pinch of salt. (12 min)
3. Remove the cooked courgettes and place on a plate lined with kitchen paper.
4. In a food processor bowl, chop the parsley for 4 seconds on speed 7.
5. Add the Parmesan and Pecorino and process for a further 15 seconds on speed 7.
6. Add the ricotta, garlic powder, white pepper, salt, nutmeg and eggs, and blend for 15 seconds on speed 3.
7. Transfer the finished filling to a glass bowl and let it rest.
8. Chop the courgette flesh with a knife and fry in a pan with olive oil and parsley until golden.
9. In the same pan, lightly fry the cut-off courgette tops.
10. Combine the fried flesh with the rest of the filling.
11. Using a spoon, fill the courgettes with the stuffing; cover them with the tops.
12. Place the courgettes on a non-stick baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. (20 min)
13. Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C for 20 minutes.

Published 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/stuffed-zucchini-homjh5bm

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